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How to Use Remote Desktop to connect to other computers on your Network

By Mitz

Your network may consist of simply two computers that run off a router that is connected to the same modem. Or maybe you have a more elaborate network, but either way Remote desktop can be handy sometimes. It enables you to access the others computers on your network by Using the computers information. For example you need the IP address, the user name, and their password.

First you have to enable your computer to allow users to connect to it remotely.

1. Go to the System Properties box Here's how
2. Choose the Remote Tab
3. The Check the box that says Allow users to connect remotely to this computer
4. Do this on all of the computers you want to use Remote Desktop with.

Now we need to find the information for the computer you want to connect to:

1. Get the Ip Address Here's how
2. Find the user name. Click on the start menu and the username will be there at the top next to the picture.
3. You must know the password for the username account you want to connect to. If there isn't one you should make one.

To connect to another computer

1. Go to the start menu in the left corner and choose All Programs
2. Then choose accessories, then Communications, then Remote Desktop Connection

3. A Remote desktop box will appear. Choose options.
4. On the general tab where it says computer, type in the IP Address. Then type in the username of the computer you want to connect to, and then the password. Press connect.

Notes:

• Your internet connection must be running on all computers involved for this to work.
• You must have your information totally correct to connect.
• If you leave your IP Address on automatic, it changes every time you connect to the network. This is not for using remote desktop as you have to find out the IP Address when you want to connect. See how I have my IP Address set up.

• With file sharing you can actually edit, change and save the files that have been shared

• If permitted, anyone on the network can change a shared file or folder.

• Remote desktop allows you to take control of an entire computer. ( not share between computers)

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